Librarian II: Leader, Outreach & Staff Development

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Public Library, part of the City of Houston, seeks a Librarian II for the Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library to lead staff, deliver outstanding customer service, and manage programs for all ages. The role emphasizes collaboration, community outreach, and responsible collection development.

Requires an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and library experience; a Bachelor’s plus MLS coursework is also acceptable with two years of library experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited school and one year of library experience.
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 18 hours toward an MLS from an ALA-accredited school and two years of library experience.
• *** A Master’s of Library Science degree must be completed within two years from being hired into this classification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise assigned staff with timely feedback and staff development.
• Provide exceptional public service and maintain a welcoming library space for all.
• Oversee programs and library services for all ages.
• Interact with customers at the service desk to locate information and materials.
• Liaise with the community through outreach and partnerships with local organizations.
• Perform collection development and maintenance.
• Serve as Assistant Manager and act as location lead in the manager’s absence.

Skills

Leadership

Public service

Communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Education

MLS degree (ALA-accredited)

Bachelor's + MLS coursework (ALA-accredited)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook)

Sirsi Symphony

Job description

The Houston Public Library, part of the City of Houston, seeks a Librarian II for the Freed-Montrose Neighborhood Library to lead staff, deliver outstanding customer service, and manage programs for all ages. The role emphasizes collaboration, community outreach, and responsible collection development.

Requires an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and library experience; a Bachelor’s plus MLS coursework is also acceptable with two years of library experience.